MEDIOCRITY BROODS – TALENT BLOOMS. SIX ways to fight Mediocrity.

When I talk of Mediocrity, it’s certainly not about middle-class living or an endeavor to survive and earn bread. Talent, for that matter, is not about stashing millions of green bills or procuring expensive commodities. Mediocrity swamps a person when his thoughts turn mediocre and he starts thinking small and insignificant, defying the urge to …

‘DEEKSHA’ (Initiation) VS. ‘SHIKSHA’ (Teaching).WHERE ARE THE GURUS? 

  Pull out any Literature or Epic of any religion or cult, you will find mentions of Gurus, Disciples, and Ashrams. Time has snatched the spirit of selfless education and now we witness Tutors, Students, Tuition, Coaching, and Tutorials. Is education progressing or are we missing the essence and soul of teaching? The present education …

“CHASTITY” – HOW TRUTHFUL? – HOW FEASIBLE? — HOW PIOUS?

Is CHASTITY only to practice Abstinence and take a vow of Celibacy? Is it the self-proclaimed preaching of purity, innocence, and modesty? Is chastity merely the forte of Yellow Saffron Sadhus, Church Persona, Monks, and Maulvis? Is chastity a strength or is it just a forced ritual to reveal a clean social image? CHASTITY, to …

GIVING A SECOND CHANCE – to life or relationships – shouldn’t we?

     Embracing a second chance in life or relationships is not just a mere opportunity but a transformative journey. It’s a path filled with the potential for growth and new experiences. Life’s unexpected twists and turns and the obstacles we face are lessons that strengthen us and make us wiser and more compassionate. A …

A ‘PICTURE-PERFECT’ LIFE — DO WE HAVE IT? OR, WE CREATE IT?

‘Picture-perfect’ describes something or someone that looks flawless, like an ideal image or scene. It suggests that the subject is visually appealing and without any noticeable flaws. Is there something in this world that completely lacks any defects or flaws? Are any person, place, situation, relationship, Flora and Fauna, and even God Himself Picture-Perfect? Is …

HEALING — Does it end with the fading of Wounds?

  Healing does not end with the fading of physical or emotional wounds. The evident signs of recovery, like a closed wound or reduced pain, suggest that healing is complete. But that’s not true—true healing often involves more thoughtful, holistic processes. Healing requires time, patience, and faith. The more profound the scar, the deeper the …

EMOTIONAL SADISM – Do we impose in relationships?

Emotional sadism, a destructive tendency or behaviour, is where a person derives gratification or a sense of authorisation from imposing emotional pain or anguish on others. It is about deploying, demeaning, or creating mental discomfort to the person. Emotional sadism is often ingrained in the sadist’s insecurities or an extreme desire to control. This causes emotional …

AT THE MERCY OF SOMEONE – TO BE CALLED ‘YOUNG’ OR ‘OLD’.

Are we AT THE MERCY OF SOMEONE – TO BE CALLED ‘YOUNG’ OR ‘OLD’? If someone refers me to be an old duck, well — ‘Buddha Tera Baap’! For heaven’s sake please, let ‘ME’ decide if I am ‘OLD’ because I am still basking in the sunny beaches of YOUTH and vigour. Who gives the …

OPEN RELATIONSHIP – A BOON OR A CURSE?

IS AN OPEN RELATIONSHIP (POLY AMOROUS), A BOON OR A CURSE?   An ‘open relationship’ is often referred to as an ‘polyamorous relationships’ – A relationship in which both partners agree that each may openly have relations with others.   While our society endorses monogamy in marriage, it will lynch people mentally and communally for …